wood heaped to burn bodies

A Dirge. Or "Taps" played on the bugle or Trumpet.

The first military battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord and again at Bunker Hill showed the British that the colonists were serious in seeking change. The surrender of Britain at Saratoga and their further defeat at Cowpens brought the war to full seriousness and made it a true fight for independence.

It was Bishop Matthew Simpson.

I don:t know about Japan but do know some cultures do not use them. the French, for some odd reason do not use Wreaths or Bells- On Christmas Cards, as they consider these mournful symbols - two swinging bells at angle are , however used for New Year"s day- with the caption equivalent of ( Best wishes). There are some cultures which do not use flowers for funerary purposes.

Yes she did. Despite having their differences as sister-in-laws, they were very close. Ethel Kennedy reportedly collapsed when she heard the news of Jackie Kennedy's death. She attended both services for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the first in New York City, and the second at Arlington National Cemetery. She was seen placing flowers upon Onassis' coffin.

it is kind of like any other funerals just different traditions

Yes. Also, you can't drive through it, as from a cross street. They can also blow any traffic signs and lights, so it's safer just to pull over and try another route. Most jurisdictions have police travel units with a funeral, so it's almost a sure thing you'll be pinched.

his very own Funeral March

"He wrote it"

There wasn't a funeral, instead 'Pac was cremated and Tha Outlawz smoked 'Pac's ashes with weed.

It's called Sati. Sati has been abolished in India. It is a punishable offence to force someone into it or just witness it without trying to prevent it.

== == Luciano Pavarotti died from a year-long battle with cancer at age 71.

Born October 12, 1935. Died September 6, 2007, age 71.

It would be obscenely rude to not have a funeral for someone who has lived a good, productive life who was loved by many and is missed by all who knew that person. Funerals honor the life of the deceased, as the wake is just for that purpose, and for the grieving of the life lost. Funerals are reverent as everyone is supposed to wear their best clothes, or what they would wear for church, if not better. Cremations, though preferable to some, are comletely different than funerals, as cremations burn the body into ashes and have the ashes placed into an urn (vase) for safe keeping. Funerals preserve the body, though cremations are considerably cheaper (urns are cheaper than coffins). Funerals preserve the body because it is believed by many that that same body is to be resurrected when Christ comes back.

Tim Collins

Special machinery is employed to dig through the frozen earth.

You may wear your uniform if you are a retiree. If you belong to the VFW or AmVets, etc, you may wear your post jackets and caps. Others, any dark suit will be fine.

She died on the island of Majorca from infection after refusing treatment for a dog bite.

It is an honor reserved for US servicemen who honorably served their flag and their Nation.

they dispose the bodies in the tower of silence

Look up any book about Elizabethan England and you will read of the elaborate send-offs given the Royalty. One odd difference with today"s mortuary practices was the unless ( In Season) flowers were not used - even in the case of Elizabeth I. The Queen died in March of l603, evidentally floristry was not as advanced.

Yes, you can - as long as you are not part of an official military burial detail or honor guard.

However - in respect to the military service of the deceased, it would be honorable to wear your uniform.